hagfish
/ˈhæɡfɪʃ/
noun
- A long, slimy, eel-like sea animal that feeds on dead or dying fish and is known for producing large amounts of slime as a defense.
- Scientists study hagfish because their slime could be used to make eco-friendly fabrics.
- A single hagfish can fill a bucket with slime in just a few minutes.
- The hagfish released a cloud of slime when it was disturbed by the diver.